As I was going down to feed my grandma I was listening to some BYU station and my thoughts turned to an old friend Jewell who passed away on Friday from Cancer. She was one of those people you don't forget she definately left a lasting impression on me. I regret not keeping better tabs on her. I first met her in our ward in Rexburg she was over Enrichment when I was in the RS presidency. She was outgoing and always willing to help. I remember on a few occasions we went walking together. While I was in Indiana one summer I got word that she had her baby 6 weeks early little Jamison.They were in our ward for a little longer then Scott graduated and they moved to Washington state. I lost track of her then but a few months ago on of my friends who visit taught her asked if I remembered Jewell Milam and I said yeah who could forget her. She then proceded to tell me she was dying of cancer. As of right then they were just treating her for pain not for the cancer. She has been on my mind since that weekend I found out and it just made me sick inside that such a good person would be taken from her husband and two children. But it is a good thing we have that gospel because I am sure without a doubt that she was needed on the other side and there is no doubt in my mind where she is. She was an amazing person who touched many lives. This post is mostly for myself, but I am sure others will feel of her spirit as they read this post! My prayers go out to Scott, Jamison, Callie and their familes! We sure love ya!!

Rainy days!

Remember those good old days when it would rain and you would go outside and play in the rain. Well we had one of those nights it started to rain so we opened the door and let the kids feel the rain on their face and feet well we all know what that led to you guessed it everyone running in the rain, jumping in the gutters, it was a ton of fun a little wet of course. We actually came in and Brick was throwing a fit because he wanted to go out again so we did another round followed by a warm bath and hot cocoa. Jonah was running up and down the sidewalk yelling ITS A MIRACLE!! How cute is that! Anyway everone is now tucked into bed and hopefully asleep. Here are some before and after pictures if haircuts!! Love ya all!

I actually cut Jonahs hair but william did Bricks!

What a day!

Well today started out great I got to sleep in till 7:30 I woke up Jonah and took him to school, and when I got back no one was awake so I had a few minutes to eat breakfast and read my scriptures before the other ones woke up.. Well after everyone woke up I thought I would go jogging with Londyn and Brick. I got to the big circle we call it and I pulled up to this fenced area with a rooster and come chickens and ducks in it. I started to stretch when Londyn started screaming and I learned that Rooster can break the skin when they peck. Poor Londyn had a nice cut on her finger from that dumb rooster. Needless to say I didn't get my run in. We went home and cleaned up the house a bit then i rode my bike and pulled the kids in the trailer to get stuff for Londyn because tomorrow she starts preschool. Our day went good for a couple of hours till Brick managed to climb on the table and then somehow fall of the table. Then he was playing in my cupboard and broke a tupperware dish, and as i was cleaning it up I got a nice cut on my finger. Oh did i mention that while at target i let Londyn get bandaids. Bad move on my part she went through about 4 barbie bandaids till she found the perfect one. What did she do with the rest. She stuck them on the table. I know our kitchen table has boo boos but bandaids? Our day got better i finally got a run in and then after i am sure I blew all the calories on a white chocolate crunch. MY fAVORITE RIGHT NOW. Neway I am signing off till next time!! Love ya all!!

growing up

Well lets just we were so excited when Brick turned 18 months on Saturday you all know what that means Nursery. We thought he would do great, but we were wrong he threw a fit and screamed. We have a babysitter like every week so I thought he would be fine, but I guess he is going through some separtating anxiety or something. He cries when I leave without him. Neway here are some cute pictures of him on Sunday. When we were getting ready to leave he picked out his own shoes and guess what they were? They were Londyn's high heel dress up shoes. We had to persuade him to wear other ones.!! Who loves Brick??? MeEEEEEEEEEE

Jonah's 6th birthday party!

Well I know that it is way late because Jonah celebrated is 6th birthday on july 2 but I haven't had the patience to sit down and write about it. Jonah actually celebrated his birthday in Rexburg this year because we were there for a reunion. But he still wanted to have a friend party so on August 1 he had 8 friends over for water balloon fights, races and a quest for the allspark. He had a great time and he enjoyed all of his friends. It worked out that Londyn was at a party too and Brick went down for a nap shortly after it started which was nice because I needed to do damage control with 8 kids running around. I wanted to tell you all about my sweet Jonah, most of you know him and know without a doubt he loves superheros. He could tell you anything you wanted to know concerning them right down to their real names. He is also into Ben 10, and a little star wars. In did really good in kindergarten last year and he got the most bashful smile award. You all know that embarassed Jonah smile. When he goes to friends houses he tends to not talk to the moms even if they ask him a question because he is so embarassed. That embarassment will come in handy when he hits his teenage years. Whenever Londyn, Brick and I go to eat lunch with Jonah he does his sly embarrased smile and nonchelantly wipes his smile off his face. He loves Brick and Londyn a lot even though they fight some times. He is hoping for a sister this week it might change next week he said. He is enjoying first grade and loves the idea of eating lunch with all his friends! He is a good boy! who loves Jonah??? MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

i am still looking for his birthday photos o look for more to come

Home

Well the kids and I returned safely from my midlife crisis trip to washington I will call it. The kids had so much fun playing with cousins and I dreaded coming home to hear the question can someone come over? I just want to say hello that is one of the reasons I have kids so you guys can have someone to play with. I guess that isn't good enough. Anyway everything was going smoothly till about 15 minutes before we were to take the shuttle to the airport I came down with a migraine and anyone that has had one. I HATE THEM with a passion, the blurry eyes, the nasueated stomach, and especially the sencitivity to light and noise. So of course of all days I get one when I am flying alone with kids. We were able to take a shuttle 20 minutes later and by then the blurry stage was gone, and the pain started to sink in along with the nausea. And can I just say Seattle airports need a DEEP cleaning you would think just the stinch of urine would make me throw up but no I felt nauseated for about 30 minutes of the flight then it started again when I landed. Needless to say I still have the sour stomach and sensitivity to light but it feels good to be home. I had a great time with everyone in Washington. When we were passing through Oregon we literally flew by Mount Rainier. It was so cool. the kids thought it was awesome!! It was huge and we were so close. We were probably between 10,000 and 20,000 ft. It was weird to see it so close. Anyway we are home and safe. Brick is asleep and the other ones are close to themselves. Love ya all

Can we give people as gifts??

My neice Clarissa is so cute. One day I found her and she had wrapped Brick up in a mexican blanket with a bow around his waist and a big bow on his head, and he was just looking up at me soo cute. She then proceded to wrap up everyone else, then she posed the question can we give people as gift? Later that night Londyn was super tired and she didn't want Clarissa sleeping by her so I told Clarissa to go in later when she was asleep and then sleep next to her. I went to check on Londyn a little bit later and guess what I found Londyn wrapped snug as a bug. Clarissa had waited till she fell asleep then she wrapped her up real good. She is going to be a great mom she has the SWADDLING SKILLS to a T!

Midlife crisis

Well as I have been in Washington there are a few things I WANTED to do and one of them was learn how to ride a motorcycle. Well today I did it. It was scary at first, but then it was a lot of fun! Sand isn't the best to try and turn in though i learned that thankfully not the hard way. On my ride a butterfly flew into my leg and died kind of a wierd feeling. All in all it was a lot of fun. I am itching to go for another ride. Hopefully I will get some pictures!

Whack a goat!

Well the kids and I made it safely to Wasington and then to Mattawa. The weather was gorgeous so we ate out on their deck. After dinner we went and fed the goats. Brick took a laddle with him and proceded to hit the fence. the goats thinking that Brick had food came up and brick thought he was at Chucky Cheese and he went to town whacking each goat on the head. I think maybe they learned brick might be bad news, but I don't know how goats think. He also was able to ride two of the goats and I think he enjoyed it very much! Well its good to be here everyone slept through the night which was really nice because I was really tired. We are off to a water park today pictures to come!!!